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Walking and Hiking

Angus has miles of unspoiled landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see. Explore Angus on foot from the beautiful coast and charming towns and villages to the freedom of the hills and glens.

See our route cards for some suggested walking routes around Angus.

A number of networks of linked, signposted routes have been created to improve access to the countryside around towns. Where possible, routes are accessible to cyclists and horse riders as well as to walkers. Some of the routes are suitable for disabled users and families with pushchairs. View the Angus Path Networks.

Please ensure that you are aware of the Countryside Code and enjoy Angus safely.

Please note that as a result of recent storms in the area, some of the walks listed here may be inaccessible or only accessible in parts.

Glen Moy

Explore Angus on foot with our suggested walking routes

Places to go walking in Angus

Loch Brandy, Glen Clova
Auchterhouse Hill
Reekie Linn waterfall, Glen Isla
Kinpurney Hill
Mount Keen
Shakin' Brig, Edzell
Mount Blair
Corrie Fee Nature Reserve, Glen Clova
Crombie Country Park, Angus
Creag Leacach, Kirriemuir
Forfar Loch
Craigowl Hill, Angus
Cairngorms National Park
Backwater Reservoir, Kirriemuir
Keptie Pond, Arbroath
Glen Doll Ranger Centre
Rocks of Solitude, Edzell
Scurdie Ness Lighthouse, Montrose
Montreathmont Forest
Murton Farm, Nature Reserve and Tea Room, Forfar
Balgavies Loch
Elephant Rock, Boddin Point, Montrose
Driesh, Angus Glens
Dog at Arbroath Cliff
Carrot Hill
Scott Wilson Memorial, Glen Prosen
Craigmill Den, Carnoustie
Balkello Hill and Woodland
Blue Door Walk, Edzell
Queens Well, Glen Esk
Cairn Bannoch
Seaton Cliffs, Arbroath
Glas Maol, Angus
Cat Law, Angus, Scotland
Cateran Ecomuseum
White Caterthun
Montrose Basin Nature Reserve
Brechin Path Network
Wild South Esk Trail - Ferryden
Airlie Monument
Sidlaw Hills, Angus, Scotland
Loch Lee
Arbirlot Falls
Mayar, Glen Doll, Angus
Loch Esk, Kirriemuir
Dunnichen Hill, Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Barry Buddon, Carnoustie
Lumley Den